Checking in at Bisezhai

Bisezhai, one of Yunnan's eighteen oddities, is known for the saying 'trains are not as fast as cars, but connect internationally rather than domestically.' It is a key cultural relic protection site in Yunnan Province. After years of obscurity, it has come back into the limelight thanks to Director Feng's movie 'Youth.' The century-old train station, with its meter-gauge and narrow-gauge railways, as well as buildings with exotic features such as the station house, water tower, and hotel, are well-preserved, maintaining their original appearance from when they opened in 1910. It was the largest station on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in the early 20th century, bustling with people loading and unloading goods, washing cars, and adding water. It was envied by people from Kunming and Vietnam and was called the 'Little Paris of the East.' The scenic area does not charge an entrance fee, and private cars are not allowed to drive directly into the scenic area. Visitors must park in the parking lot, which is about 2.3 kilometers from the core attractions. Walking there involves climbing a hill, so taking the scenic area's electric shuttle is easier, with a one-way trip costing 10 yuan and a round trip 20 yuan. During the Spring Festival period, compared to Yunnan's popular tourist spots, this place is not very crowded. With the climate being neither cold nor hot, strolling around can relax one's mood, offering a comfortable and pleasant experience. Bisezhai Scenic Area